School Business Manager - Windmill CE Primary School

Kirklees Council; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Batley is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to join their senior leadership team. This role involves strategic support to improve pupil outcomes and manage school resources effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a diploma in School Business Management. The position is permanent and offers a chance to make a significant impact in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, human resource management, facilities management, IT, and school administration.
• Ability to lead and drive change under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• Ensure effective use of school resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Education

Diploma in School Business Management

Job description

School Business Manager - Windmill CE Primary School

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Windmill CE (VC) Primary School

Hours 37 Term time only

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Upper Batley Lane, Batley WF17 0NP

Position type Permanent

Grade 10

Start Date: September 2025

Our successful Church of England School is looking to recruit a highly skilled School Business Manager.

As Business Manager, you will join a dedicated senior leadership team, focused on improving pupil outcomes and life chances; providing strategic support to the Headteacher and Governing Body on all aspects of school business management ensuring the school makes the best use of its resources.

The role requires the individual to hold the advanced diploma in School Business Management or willing to work towards this. You will be experienced in accounting procedures, budget monitoring, estate management, project management with effective supervisory and IT skills.

Good interpersonal skills are essential as you will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people in order to obtain and present information, provide advice and carry out duties in relation to all school business matters.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Diploma in School Business Management
• Able to lead and drive change
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others’ workload under pressure and to deadline.
• Successful proven record of leading on financial management, human resource management, facilities and site management, IT and school administration.
• Excellent communicator, collaborator and strategist.
• Commitment to the school’s vision.

For more details please see the job description.

In January 2024, our SIAMS inspection reported that 'In 'doing everything in love' Windmill C of E Primary School is transforming lives.

“Through the living out of their vision, leaders have nurtured a school-wide and deeply held belief in the power of inclusion.”

“The school’s vision is a reality for all pupils, but especially those with SEND. Provision for these pupils is exceptionally well led.”

Our school is well placed for applicants from across West Yorkshire, we are situated very close to Junction 27 of the M62, close to Birstall retail park.

Applicants are warmly encouraged visit the school, please contact our school business support officer, Sonya Archer, in the School office (01924 470555) to book a time. If you want to know more about us, have a look at our website: www.windmillcofeprimary.co.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am, Fri 6th June

Applications can either be posted to the School directly or e-mailed to the office; [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to a Criminal Record Check via the DBS.

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. The post holder may be expected to perform other such duties under the direction of the Headteache

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.